Licensed Court Interpreters
The written examination measures the candidates' English comprehension and knowledge of court terms. Applicants must pass the written exam prior to taking the oral exam. The oral examination measures the candidates' interpreting skills and is given at one sitting in three parts which are recorded.
To be eligible to take the court interpreters exam, you must:
- Have submitted your Application for Licensure and application fee to the JBCC.
- Have submitted your exam registration form and exam fee to the JBCC.
- Have received a written exam registration confirmation email from the JBCC licensing specialist.
- General language proficiency
- Court related items, and
- Ethics and professional conduct.
The examination is designed to test your proficiency in the English language and does not contain any foreign language. Your foreign language proficiency will be tested during the oral exam. Candidates should study the Overview of the Written Examination to be fully prepared for the written exam.
Reference List
This examination is CLOSED BOOK. The references below can be used for examination preparation; however, they will not be allowed for use in the test site during the examination.
- Texas Law, Texas Government Code, Chapter 57
- JBCC Statute, Texas Government Code, Chapters 151-157
- JBCC Rules
- Blacks Legal Dictionary
- A common dictionary
For questions or concerns regarding eligibility, the Licensed Court Interpreters department can be reached at: courtinterpreters@txcourts.gov.